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Mutation analysis of the inwardly rectifying K(+) channels KCNJ6 (GIRK2) and KCNJ3 (GIRK1) in juvenile myoclonic epilepsy.
American journal of medical genetics - 7 Feb 2000
Hallmann K, Durner M, Sander T, Steinlein O K
Abstract excerpt
Genetic factors play a major role in the etiology of idiopathic generalized epilepsy. However, in most syndromes, especially the common ones, multiple genetic factors seem to be involved. Mutations in K(+) channel genes have previously found to be associated with epilepsy both in humans and in mice. The weaver mice phenotype, characterized by ataxia, tremor, male infertility, and tonic-clonic seizures, is caused...
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